Branch Diary

BRANCH SOCIALS

ROCHDALE PUB OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION Monday 30 March 2026 19:30 Flying Horse Hotel Join us at the Flying Horse to present the Rochdale Pub of the Year award
Torrside Brewery Tap & New Mills pubs Saturday 4 April 2026 Torrside Brewery Tap
Younger Members do Rochd’Ale’ Ale Trail Saturday 4 April 2026 Wakey Wakey Brewery Tap Our Younger Members rep would love to welcome some new faces to this tour of Rochdale Town centre pubs. “You don’t have to be under 40 to join in,…Young at heart members are equally welcome.”
BURY PUB OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION Wednesday 15 April 2026 19:30 – 22:30 Broad Street Social Join us at Broad St Social for the presentation of their Bury Pub of the Year, and Branch POTY Runners up award.
Branch Social by Train to Derby Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 May 2026 This has potential for an overnight stay. (Book your own accommodation.)
Branch Social to Macclesfield - A mid-week jaunt. Wednesday 10 June 2026 We shall explore the best that Macclesfield has to offer.
Branch Social to Stockport Saturday 18 July 2026 A Saturday trip, in easy striking distance of home.
Branch Social by Train to Liverpool - Another mid-weeker. Wednesday 12 August 2026 A chance to savour the flavours in some incredible pubs.
Branch Social by Train to Huddersfield - Mid-week meander Wednesday 9 September 2026 An opportunity to look afresh at what Huddersfield has to offer.
Branch Social by Train to Southport Saturday 3 October 2026 A Saturday trip to the seaside. If you want to see the sea, bring binoculars!
Branch Social by Train to Sheffield Saturday 14 November 2026 We will cross the Pennines to consider some of South Yorkshire’s best!
Branch Social by Public Transport to Sowerby Bridge - Mid-week merryment Wednesday 9 December 2026 Will it be the train, bus or a combination? Oh, the suspense! Our last formal Social before Christmas.
Branch Social -Annual “Drown the Turkey” session. Tuesday 29 December 2026 Our post-Christmas get together is a tradition not to be missed.

BRANCH MEETINGS

Branch Meeting Tuesday 7 April 2026 19:30 – 21:30 Flying Horse Hotel Come along and discover what we are planning.
Branch Meeting Tuesday 5 May 2026 19:30 – 21:30 Flying Horse Hotel Find out the latest about Branch activity by coming along.
Committee Meeting Tuesday 19 May 2026 Venue to be confirmed
Branch Meeting and AGM Tuesday 2 June 2026 19:30 – 21:30 Flying Horse Hotel Our Annual General Meeting. Find out about the latest activity in the Branch and elsewhere in the Region, by coming along.
Branch Meeting Tuesday 7 July 2026 Flying Horse Hotel New faces are particularly welcome…..Open to all Branch members.

OTHER LOCAL EVENTS

Rochd’ale‘ Ale Trail Easter 2026 Friday 3 – Monday 6 April 2026 It’s back! 10 venues in central Rochdale offering a fantastic selection of cask ales over this 4 day trail.
Wakey Wakey Brewery Pop-up Tap Room Friday 1 – Sunday 3 May 2026 Flying Horse Hotel One of several Open weekends planned for 2026.
Indie-Baum 2 Beer Festival 12:00 Friday 12 – 21:00 Saturday 13 June 2026 The Parish Church of St Mary in The Baum This beautiful Grade I listed Church provides a unique setting for a fabulous mini festival.
LITTLEBREWER ALE FESTIVAL 2 Saturday 1 August 2026 12:00 – 21:00 Littleborough Cricket Club Littleborough Cricket Club’s own take on a beer festival.